Truffle

Truffle excellence of Italy

Truffle. Probably one of the finest things to eat on earth. The different ones types Italian truffles are underground jewels that grow near roots and shrubs. They are relatively rare, their localization requires the experience of a "truffle hunterAnd often of a dog (usually Lagotto breed). Once found, they are usually taken by digging by hand.

The unique, consistent and penetrating aroma and flavor of the characteristic white truffle has contributed to the growth of the attention of the Italian consumer and of the whole world, by both connoisseurs and every lover of good food. Unlike other European countries, the Italian countryside presents all types of truffles. The white one is found especially in Monferrato and in the Langhe in Piedmont, with famous specimens near Alba and Asti, which often have extremely high prices. It is also present in Molise, in the southern portion of Lombardy, in Emilia Romagna, Abruzzo and in the vicinity of S. Miniato, Tuscany.

The most common black truffles are the prerogative of the center of the peninsula, with a very popular species in the province of Florence, Arezzo and Siena. The most common among the summer, called Scorzone, is suitable for fresh recipes.